Charity Kurazh Bazar in Kiev

01.06.16

Photo: Kurazh Bazar Official Facebook pageThe next Charity Kurazh Bazar is going to be held during the weekend of June 18-19, 2016 at its traditional location – Platforma Art-Zavod. This unique event is the first philanthropic flea market in Ukraine that gives a chance for everyone to contribute to a big common goal.

Besides shopping, the guests will get a chance to see the performances of Ukrainian DakhaBrakha band (Saturday at 6pm) and Georgian Mgzavrebi band (Sunday at 6pm). The musicians will give their live concerts on the stage of Charity Kurazh Bazar along with DJs, flea market, sports, food court and children’s activities.

Photo: Kurazh Bazar Official Facebook pageAll this will be done in collaboration with Ukrainian Philanthropic Organization for one great purpose - to collect up to UAH 500 000 for cardiac occluders for children with heart disease.The flea market will be divided into the following categories:Old: here you can find anything from shoes and clothing, children's clothes, finishing sticks, books and grandmother’s beret dating back to the 19th century. Yes, this is a real flea market, however, the organizers make a careful selection of the vendors and require all things to have a decent view and usable condition.New: in this area you will see emerging Ukrainian brands, young entrepreneurs, Ukrainian producers and original handmade accessories.Gastro: in this area you be able to shop from Ukrainian producers of packaged products - meat, cheese, bread, vegetables, jams, honey and more.

Photo: Kurazh Bazar Official Facebook pageAll profits from the organization of the event and donations will be forwarded to our partners - Ukrainian Philanthropic Organization for children with heart disease.Everyone is invited to dance, sing favorite songs, sell and buy stuff at Charity Kurazh Bazar - this will be your contribution to the purchase of cardiac occluders for children with heart disease.When: June 18-19, 2016 (11am – 8pm)Where: Platforma Art-Zavod (1-A Belomorska str., Kiev)

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